Xbox Japanese Price Drop

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Now it's cheaper than it is in America.

By IGN Staff

Microsoft Japan confirmed today that the Xbox will be receiving a price drop in Japan. Starting 11/11, the normal system which comes with a controller and the DVD playback kit will be priced at 16800 yen (approximately $152). That's far lower than the current $200+ American price for the similar bundle.

But that's not all! On 11/20, Microsoft will release a limited edition Xbox bundle so good we may just have to buy a second system (although god knows where we'd put it!). On that day, the same day as the release of Project Gotham Racing 2, MS will release a 19800 yen "Platina Box" which comes packed with the Xbox hardware, two controllers (one gray, one black), the DVD playback kit, a copy of Project Gotham Racing 2, Halo and two months free Xbox Live Service. All that for the equivalent of $180. Wowzers!

Hearing this news, all we find ourselves thinking is "PRICE CUT" for America. Will it happen? You'll have to wait with us until Microsoft announces something. Stay tuned.